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| cleavers |
Cleavers (Galium aparine) is an herbaceous annual plant of the family Rubiaceae. It is native to North America and Eurasia. Uses and healing properties: When dried and roasted, the fruits of this plant can be used to make a coffee-like drink. As a mild diuretic and blood and lymphatic cleanser, cleavers detoxify the body and are useful in treating skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, acne), urinary conditions (urinary infections, stones, gout) and glandular conditions (swollen or congested lymph glands). The cooling properties of cleavers makes it useful in reducing fevers and resolving infections associated with skin eruptions such as measles and chickenpox. Herbalists use it to lower blood pressure and body temperature. It also works in soothing tonsillitis, hepatitis, cystitis and arthritis. This herb stimulates liver function and improves digestion and absorption. Externally the fresh leaves can be applied to cuts and wounds, or to help stop bleeding and enhance healing. The leaves also soothe burns, sunburn, acne and other skin inflammations. |
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